The meaning of “עָזַר”
Understanding ʻâzar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
help, succour. - to surround, i.e. protect or aid 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be help...
עָזַר
help, succour. - to surround, i.e. protect or aid 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be helped 1c) (Hiphil) to help
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:25 | “Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:” Word: עָזַר (ʻâzar) | |
| 1 Samuel 7:12 | “Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Eben–ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.” Word: עָזַר (ʻâzar) | |
| 2 Kings 14:26 | “For the Lord saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter: for there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.” Word: עָזַר (ʻâzar) | |
| Ezra 10:15 | “Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them.” Word: עָזַר (ʻâzar) | |
| Isaiah 41:14 | “Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Word: עָזַר (ʻâzar) |